DEPENDANT
/dɪˈpɛndənt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DEPENDANT
A person who depends on another for support, particularly financial support (= US dependent).
Relying upon; depending upon.
"At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition."
Having a probability that is affected by the outcome of a separate event.
(of Scottish Gaelic, Manx and Irish verb forms) Used in questions, negative sentences and after certain particles and prepositions.
Examples of DEPENDANT in a Sentence
- "At that point I was dependent on financial aid for my tuition."
Word Details
Is DEPENDANT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEPENDANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEPENDANT uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEPENDANT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | p | e | n | d | a | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPENDANT
100 words from the letters in DEPENDANT
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How to Use DEPENDANT in Word Games
DEPENDANT is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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